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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.07, 4,249.76 and 1,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.07, 4,249.76 and 1,079.62 is: 1,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.07 : 4,249.76 = 1,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.07/4,249.76 = 1,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.07x = 4,249.76 × 1,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.07x = 4,588,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,109.87/2,835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.34

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